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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Playwright, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Billericay, Essex, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Residences
London
Education
Shenfield High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 81,694 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 22
Year context
Born in 1981 -- Reagan inaugurated; first Space Shuttle launch; AIDS identified; Ronald Reagan was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (2004-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rooster
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Filmography (17)
Biography
Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Russell Tovey?
Russell Tovey is 44 years old, born on .
Where was Russell Tovey born?
Russell Tovey was born in Billericay, Essex, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Russell Tovey been in?
Russell Tovey has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include The War Between the Land and the Sea (2025), Plainclothes (2025), Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (2025), No Masks (2020), Years and Years (2019).
What is Russell Tovey known for?
Russell Tovey is primarily known as an actor. Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the…
Where can I find more information about Russell Tovey?
You can find more about Russell Tovey on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
